Gregory Cowley is a San Francisco based photographer known for his ethnographic photography of people from all over the world.
“For me the camera is a tool for looking at situations closely. It gives me a reason to get to know someone, however briefly. More than simply framing a shot—I am crafting a story about the experience I am having with this person… the photograph is a documentation of the event”
Gregory specializes in the multifaceted arena of photographing people. While primarily a portraitist, his photography credits include everything from commercial advertising to celebrity editorial spreads. Gregory’s photos have been published in Wired Magazine and other noted publications and featured in galleries in San Francisco, Portland, New York, Belfast, Paris and Madrid. Gregory’s design and studio photography clients include Adobe, Apple and Levis.
Gregory also enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge of photography with others. He has served as an adjunct professor at the California College of the Arts and the Academy of Art University. He is a published author of articles on color correction, composition and lighting.
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Gregory’s Bio
Gregory began to seriously explore the art of photography while pursuing a degree in graphic design at The University of the Pacific and Lancashire Polytechnic in Preston, England. In the beginning it was a tool for creating source material for illustrations and design, but photography quickly became his primary focus.
In the early 1990’s Gregory embarked on a career in photojournalism. He spent several years living in Asia and his journeys took him across the globe many times. He carefully honed his craft and learned to be a master of natural light, working in extreme conditions, and communicating with subjects when there is no common language.
Gregory’s vast experience allows him to unite the values of photojournalism, fine art photography and traditional design, providing his clients with unique works of exquisite composition and light. Combining a master’s understanding of light, photo optics, processing and printmaking, Gregory Cowley Studios production standards are recognized as the measure of excellence in Bay Area portraiture. From compositions shot at the Dogpatch studio, to complex outdoor photo sessions, Gregory offers his clients the experience, know-how, and discerning taste to produce beautiful editorial quality portraiture.